CTRNConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Citi Trends, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $91 — +81.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Citi Trends, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (91): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (23): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CTRN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +81.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
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| 25 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $68 → $73 |
| 25 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Dec 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Aug 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Mar 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Aug 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Aug 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 June 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 5 June 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 19 Mar 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 13 Sept 2023 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 Aug 2023 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 Aug 2023 | Craig-Hallum | Upgrade | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CTRN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Citi Trends, Inc. returned +59.6% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Cheaper than 82% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 11% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Citi Trends, Inc. has a market value of $450.6M and an enterprise value of $607.6M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $870.0M. The latest quarter grew 10.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $7.3M, a 0.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.82.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $6.5M.
Citi Trends, Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 58.8×; forward P/E: 18.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.63%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Citi Trends, Inc. employs 2,500 people — $348K of revenue per employee.
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Citi Trends announced that CFO Heather Plutino has decided to step down for personal reasons. She will remain CFO while the company searches for her successor to ensure a smooth transition.
Why it matters — A change in a top finance executive, even with an orderly transition planned, draws attention from CTRN watchers concerned about leadership stability.
Citi Trends reported strong 2Q26 results with double-digit comparable sales growth and raised its full-year guidance, marking its third consecutive year of positive comp growth. Management now expects FY26 comps of 9–11% and adjusted EBITDA of $38–42 million, while planning to accelerate new store openings from 2027, though the company's valuation has risen to roughly 33x guided earnings.
Why it matters — CTRN watchers will note that the company's operating leverage and margin expansion are strong, but the stock's elevated valuation means future growth is now more of a requirement than a potential upside.
Citi Trends, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a full transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter results and management commentary.
Why it matters — A CTRN watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management's outlook.
Citi Trends reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results featuring double-digit comparable-store sales growth, higher margins, and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA. The retailer raised its full-year outlook following the results.
Why it matters — The improved quarterly performance and raised full-year outlook signal strengthening operations for Citi Trends shareholders.
Citi Trends, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, with comparisons made to the prior-year quarter and year-to-date period ended August 2, 2025. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Seipel provided comments on the results.
Why it matters — A CTRN watcher would care because the announcement provides an official update on the company's financial performance for the quarter and first half of fiscal 2026.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Citi Trends, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $91, with estimates ranging from $81 to $101. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Citi Trends, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Citi Trends, Inc. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 23 Sept 2026, Citi Trends, Inc. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +81.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Citi Trends, Inc. 71 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Citi Trends, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CTRN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $81 to $101 over the next 12 months.
Citi Trends, Inc. returned +59.6% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Citi Trends Inc. is a value-oriented retailer of urban fashion apparel, accessories, and home trends.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 11 Sept 2026): "CITITRENDS Announces Finance Leadership Update". Citi Trends announced that CFO Heather Plutino has decided to step down for personal reasons. She will remain CFO while the company searches for her successor to ensure a smooth transition.
Citi Trends Inc. is a value-oriented retailer of urban fashion apparel, accessories, and home trends. The company serves families through a broad assortment that includes clothing for men, women, and children, along with handbags, footwear, jewelry, beauty items, and home goods. Its merchandise is designed to offer trend-right styles at affordable prices, with an emphasis on everyday value and practical shopping for a wide range of customers. Citi Trends also sells products through its own brands, including Citi Steps and Red Ape, and operates primarily through a network of physical stores in the United States. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, Citi Trends plays a niche role in the retail market by focusing on price-conscious shoppers seeking fashion, convenience, and household essentials in one place.
CEO Mr. Kenneth Duane Seipel · 2,500 employees · United States · https://cititrends.com
